I had my first runaround this past week with Independence Township, regarding a request for a document. The document in question was a report by McLaren Health Corporation about projected tax revenues generated by their Sashabaw Road project. The Clarkston News and other newspapers wrote about it last month. McLaren has always said their project, […]
Deer Lake Inn is under new management. It still doesn’t offer bed-and-breakfast services, but it does serve half-pound hamburgers. The Dixie Highway restaurant specializes in its burgers, and will soon add a quarter-pounder to its menu. ‘They serve the best burgers in town,? said a customer sitting at the bar this past Friday. ‘We’re known […]
No lights, and no camera, but Independence Township saw a flurry of action when Senior Center Extreme Makeover debuted at last week’s Township Board meeting. The board officially launched a community-wide effort to redevelop a former school into a township senior center. ‘Extreme Make-over: Home Edition is one of my wife’s favorite shows,? said Tom […]
The McLaren Health Village on Sashabaw Road is another step closer to reality. The Independence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant its final approval to McLaren’s Planned Unit Development. The plan will now go to the Township Board with the commission’s recommendation for approval. The $600 million health-care campus will include medical office buildings, […]
Members and supporters of the North Oakland Right to Life commemorated the 34th anniversary of Roe v Wade this past Sunday with a life chain formed along Dixie Highway at White Lake Road. Passing motorists responded with honking horns and shouted exclamations, both in support and opposition. About 73 participants took part, said Mary Beth […]
No lights, and no camera, but Independence Township saw a flurry of action when Senior Center Extreme Makeover debuted at last week’s Township Board meeting. The board officially launched a community-wide effort to redevelop a former school into a township senior center. ‘Extreme Make-over: Home Edition is one of my wife’s favorite shows,? said Tom […]
The McLaren Health Village on Sashabaw Road is another step closer to reality. The Independence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant its final approval to McLaren’s Planned Unit Development. The plan will now go to the Township Board with the commission’s recommendation for approval. The $600 million health-care campus will include medical office buildings, […]
About 100 friends, family, and well-wishers gathered Friday to honor community activists John Thomas and Kelly Hyer. Thomas was presented with the 2006 Michigan Parks and Recreation Margaret White Senior of the Year Award for Leadership, and Hyer received the 2006 New Professional Award from Michigan Parks and Rec. ‘John is a renaissance man,? said […]
Reindeer will race, bets will be placed, and money will be raised for a good cause this Saturday. A Night at the Reindeer Races is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5660 Maybee Road. Tickets, which are $15, provides admission, food, and the opportunity to buy Reindeer Bucks to […]
A proposed zoning ordinance regulating community sewer systems will probably be sent back to the Independence Township Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended the ordinance for approval and forwarded it to the Township Board last year. However, the board may send it back for revision. As it is now, the ordinance requires that septic and […]